Turner Farm Park Master Plan PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING June 27, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Turner Farm Park Master Plan PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING June 27, 2017

Tonight’s Agenda Introductions: Gayle Hooper, Park Planning Supervisor Remarks: Supervisor Foust, Dranesville District Tim Hackman, Park Authority Board Presentation: Andy Galusha, Project Manager, Park Planning Discussion Session: Moderated by Gayle Hooper

FCPA at a Glance TRAILS PARKS 324 427 miles TOTAL VISITATION 17,754,788 LAND 23,300+ acres

Park Authority Board 12 Members Appointed by Board of Supervisors 9 Supervisory Districts 3 At Large

Park Authority Mission Enhance Citizens’ Quality of Life Through: Natural & Cultural Resource Stewardship Recreational Opportunities Quality Facilities & Services

Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan Park Classification System Local Parks District Parks Countywide Parks Resource-based Parks General Framework Guiding Appropriate Uses General Park Size Ranges Typical Facilities Visitor Experience

Park Classification System Countywide Park Unique Experiences & Activities Serves County

The Purpose of a Park Master Plan Create Site-specific, Long-range Vision Identify Resources Worthy Of Protection Assess Site Conditions And Community Concerns Provide A General Guide For Appropriate Park Uses Establish The General Location For Proposed Uses

Staff Resources Archaeologists Landscape Architects Planners Natural Resource Specialists Operational Specialists Recreation Specialists Park Development Specialists

Park Master Plan Time Line • Research and Site Analysis • Public Information Meeting – June 27, 2017 Tonight • Develop Draft Master Plan • Publish Draft Master Plan • Public Comment Meeting – Fall 2017 • Public Comment Period • Revise Draft Master Plan • Park Authority Board Approval – Winter 2018

Park Master Plans in General Written Report Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraint s Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses & Facilities Design Concerns

Park Master Plans in General Written Report Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraints Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses & Facilities Design Concerns Conceptual Development Plan Conceptual Site Layout General Location of Facilities General Location of Use Areas Not Engineered Site Plan

Location of Turner Farm Park Potomac River Dulles Access Road Route 7 Springvale Road Georgetown Pike

Nearby Parks Great Falls Grange Hickory Run Windemere Great Lexington Estate Falls Grange Lockmeade Great Falls Great Falls Nike Nike Lockmeade Hickory Windemere Run Lexington Estates

Existing Conditions Topography

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access

Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access Treed

Site History Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm

Site History Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency

Site History Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975

Site History Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 Turner Farm – 1999 Master Plan - 2000

Site History Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV Park - 1975 Turner Farm - 1999 Master Plan - 2000 Turner Farm House - 2010

Resident Curator Program Preserve Historic Properties long-term leases Qualified tenants Agree to rehabilitate & maintain Private citizen Non-profit entity For-profit entity http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rcp

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails

Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Running Track & Croquet Court

Existing Facilities Riding Areas

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn

Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn Farm House

Master Plan to Address Resident Curator Program Include New Parcels Community Needs and Preferences Park Facilities & Uses

Help Plan Your Park What would you like to see? Uses Programs Facilities Improvements What should we consider? Issues Concerns

Next Steps in Planning Process Develop Draft Master Plan Publish Draft Master Plan Public Comment Meeting – Fall 2017

Help Plan Your Park Please visit our website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/turnerfarm.htm Please send comments to: e-mail: parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov Mail: Andy Galusha, Project Manager Planning & Development Division, FCPA 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 406 Fairfax, Virginia 22035 Or By Phone: Phone: 703-324-8662